Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

Airbus S.A.S.; Wootton Bridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Car leasing scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer in the UK to lead testing and validation of spacecraft control software and systems for critical missions.

You will work across integration, functional, performance and regression testing, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and collaborating with multiple engineering teams. Hybrid working is available with Portsmouth or Stevenage as base locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in integration and validation of complex systems, preferably in space/aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of Spacecraft Control Centre architectures and functionality.
• Proficiency with Red Hat and Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software and systems.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans for Spacecraft Control Centre software and systems.
• Administer SRM test facilities and computer systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, integration, and regression testing of SCC components.
• Analyze test results and report defects using established tracking systems.
• Collaborate with software developers and mission operations teams to ensure coverage.
• Participate in formal reviews and audits of test documentation and results.

Skills

Test engineering

System integration

Spacecraft

SCC knowledge

Red Hat / Windows

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer in the UK to lead testing and validation of spacecraft control software and systems for critical missions.

You will work across integration, functional, performance and regression testing, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and collaborating with multiple engineering teams. Hybrid working is available with Portsmouth or Stevenage as base locations.